Effective Date: January 21, 2026
Pics by Brett (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates a photography business based in Massachusetts, United States. This page explains how we collect, use, and protect information through our website, and the terms that apply to use of the site.
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information when you contact us or inquire about services, including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Event details and dates
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Event details and dates
If you engage our services, additional information may be collected through contracts, invoices, and gallery delivery platforms.
Images and Event Content
As a photography business, we collect and store photographs taken at events. These may include images of adults and minors, with consent obtained through a separate photography agreement.
Some events may involve religious or cultural contexts. This information is treated as event details and is not used for profiling or marketing unrelated to our services.
Automatically Collected Information
Our website host and analytics tools may automatically collect limited information such as:
IP address
Browser and device type
Pages visited and time spent on the site
This information helps us understand how the website is used and improve functionality.
Browser and device type
Pages visited and time spent on the site
This information helps us understand how the website is used and improve functionality.
2. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to support basic website functionality and analytics.
Currently, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. A cookie consent banner is displayed where required.
We may add additional analytics or marketing tools in the future. Any changes will be reflected in updates to this policy.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
Book and manage photography services
Process payments and contracts
Deliver galleries and photographic products
Analyze website usage and performance
We do not sell personal information.
Book and manage photography services
Process payments and contracts
Deliver galleries and photographic products
Analyze website usage and performance
We do not sell personal information.
4. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party platforms to operate our business, including:
Adobe Portfolio (website hosting)
Pic-Time (client galleries, print and digital product sales)
Flodesk (email communications)
Google Analytics (website analytics)
In the future, we may use additional client management or payment platforms (such as a CRM). These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services and are subject to their own privacy practices.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including legal, accounting, or operational requirements.
Contracts and invoices are retained as required by law.
Client galleries are made available in accordance with the applicable photography contract (typically a minimum of one year).
Images and project files are stored on local drives and secure cloud storage until they are no longer needed for business or archival purposes.
Client galleries are made available in accordance with the applicable photography contract (typically a minimum of one year).
Images and project files are stored on local drives and secure cloud storage until they are no longer needed for business or archival purposes.
You may request removal of images from publicly accessible platforms (such as our website). Requests do not override contractual rights or obligations.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You may request to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information, where applicable
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information, where applicable
Requests can be made by emailing hey[at]picsbybrett[dot]com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Photography Services and Contracts
Photography services are governed by a separate written photography agreement.
This website and these terms do not constitute a service contract. If there is any conflict between this policy and a signed photography agreement, the photography agreement controls.
8. Intellectual Property
All photographs, images, text, and other content on this website are owned by Pics by Brett and are protected by U.S. copyright law.
Approved clients may download, share, and purchase images as permitted by their photography agreement.
You may not:
Copy, scrape, or download website content in bulk
Use images for commercial purposes without permission
Train artificial intelligence models or datasets using our images
Use automated tools to collect or reproduce website content
Copy, scrape, or download website content in bulk
Use images for commercial purposes without permission
Train artificial intelligence models or datasets using our images
Use automated tools to collect or reproduce website content
Unauthorized use may result in legal action.
9. Website Use Disclaimer
This website is provided for informational purposes only. While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no guarantees regarding completeness or accuracy.
We are not responsible for:
Errors or omissions
Website downtime
Reliance on information found on this site
Third-party websites linked from this site
Use of the website is at your own risk.
Website downtime
Reliance on information found on this site
Third-party websites linked from this site
Use of the website is at your own risk.
10. Pricing and Availability
General pricing information may be displayed on the website and is subject to change without notice.
Photography services are only confirmed once agreed to in writing through a separate contract.
11. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from use of this website shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Massachusetts.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Terms & Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact
If you have questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact hey[at]picsbybrett[dot]com.